Dr Jim Gannon
Here is an interview I did with the late Dr. Jim Gannon. Considered the doyen of Greyhound Vets. He started the Sandown Vet Clinic, pioneered […]
70’s
1976 Victorian Greyhound of the Year – Bolta’s Gift
Some great photos from the 1976 Victorian Greyhound of the Year. Won by top class stayer Bolta’s Gift. Bred by Rod Deakin by Second Stage from […]
Station Master
Our man in Tasmania Brennan Ryan posted this story about a famious greyhound from North Queensland the mighty Station Master. MARRIAGE INSTRUCTIONS (with Father Pat) […]
1979 Melbourne Cup Acclaim Star
Here is some classic footage of the 1979 Melbourne Cup race and presentation. Won by the mighty Acclaim Star trained by Billy Fletcher. The outstanding […]
Tom Hunt’s Cufflinks
Steve Hunt son of former GRV Chief Steward and Sandown GRC manager Tom Hunt sent me these beautiful set of Cufflinks given to his father […]
$250 Auction Pup – Bowetzel
I have featured some information here on the mighty Bowetzel before but hadn’t remembered he was brought at an Auction. I found this story I […]
Roy Trease
One of Billy Bray’s fastest dogs Roy Trease. Invitation Class both city tracks ran 29.71 at Olympic. Bred in the Purple by Temlee from Mandolin. Very […]
Air New Zealand UAS Study Tour
Did anyone go on this trip would have quite enlightening.
Preview 1972 NCA Cup
Here’s a preview of the 1972 NCA Cup with the result underneath. Won by the mighty Lizrene the Sandown Cup winner that year also. One […]
Strip Photo Finishes
Love these Strip Photo finishes from 1972 featured in the ALLSPORT Magazine. The editorial was penned by the late Maurie Kirby and his son Wayne […]